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Airline says 'do not go' to major airport as flights stopped over drone strike
- A drone strike near Dubai International Airport sparked a fire and halted flights briefly.
- Emirates warned passengers not to go to the airport and said the timetable would be restricted after 10am local time.
- Dubai Civil Aviation Authority noted some flights would resume to limited destinations as operations gradually restarted.
- Dubai Media Office reported that the airport would reopen gradually as authorities assessed the incident.
- Emirates urged travelers to confirm their flight status before heading to the airport.
- Some flights were canceled as the airline updated customers and offered reaccommodation options.
- Dubai Civil Defence contained the fire with no reported injuries, per official updates.
- The incident prompted a temporary precautionary suspension of flights and a cautious return to service.
- Passengers were advised to check with airlines for latest updates amid ongoing reviews by authorities.
- The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority stated flights were operating to select destinations as the situation unfolded.
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